“As the most representative and authoritative international organization, the U.N. has played an irreplaceable role in promoting peace and security, development, and human rights,” it said.

The paper also called on member states to defend the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter and follow the concept of sustainable development to promote democratization and legalization of international relations.

It went on to suggest that the U.N. should prioritize work in developing a more equitable and balanced global partnership for development, along with promoting gender equality and combating terrorism.

During an interview with CCTV, Li Baodong, Chinese vice minister of Foreign Affairs, said that China plays an active role in supporting and contributing to the U.N.’s work on the global stage.

“We will continue to encourage the international community to support the multilateral society, to strengthen the role of the United Nations, to maintain the international system and order with the focus on the UN charter, and build a new type of international relations based on win-win cooperation at its core.”

China is a U.N. founding member, a permanent member state of the Security Council, and one of the first countries to sign the U.N. charter.

During his visit to the U.N. headquarters, President Xi will attend the General Assembly debate, development summit, and the Chinese-proposed global women summit and roundtable summit for South-South Cooperation.

China’s position on major UN issues released

President Xi Jinping will travel to the UN headquarters in New York later this week, to attend summits marking the organization’s 70th anniversary. For the occasion, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has released a comprehensive overview of China’s stance on major UN issues. CCTV’s Wang Tongxuan filed this report.

Greek voters return Alexis Tsipras to power

Greek voters return Alexis Tsipras to power

Leftist Syriza is back to power after winning a thumping victory at the polls. Its leader Alexis Tsipras is to be sworn in as prime minister. He won 35 percent in Sunday's Greek national election. Conservative New Democracy got 28 percent. A coalition deal with his former partner, the nationalist Independent Greeks party, gives him a mandate to drive through unpopular reforms agreed under an austerity deal struck with international creditors. But it will not be an easy ride. CCTV America's Filio Kontrafouri filed this report from Athens.